SB41 Summary

• Authorizes the Calhoun County Commission and municipal governing bodies to regulate halfway houses, substance abuse rehabilitation facilities, sober living facilities, and similar facilities housing court-ordered or supervised residents by adopting resolutions.

• Permits regulations including permit requirements, size limitations, location restrictions with minimum distances from specified locations, and limits on tenants per room.

• Establishes civil penalties of up to $1,000 per day per resident for violations, with required notice and hearing before penalty assessment.

• Allows enforcement through civil action against facility owners in the Civil Division of the Circuit Court of Calhoun County.

• Requires any adopted resolution to prohibit registered sex offenders from residing in facilities housing court-ordered or supervised residents.

• Becomes effective June 1, 2025.